Community Workshops
The Center offers classes and workshops to promote independent living, boost health and wellness, and provide opportunities for meaningful social connection.
We offer select evidence-based workshop series multiple times a year, a monthly caregiver education on Second Saturdays and wellness workshops covering topics like vision, yoga, and stress reduction.
Most classes are free, low cost or offered on a sliding fee scale.
Evidence-Based Workshops:
A Matter of Balance
Developed by Boston University and Maine Health’s "Partnership for Healthy Aging", A Matter of Balance is:
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A 2 hour workshop held each week for 8 weeks
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Designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults
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Developed to help participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers provides caregivers with self-care tools to help take care of themselves while caring for a loved one. Developed by Stanford University, Powerful Tools is:
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A 2 hour workshop, held each week for 6 weeks
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Shown to positively impact caregiver health for a diverse group of caregivers including ethnic minorities, adult children of aging parents, and partners.
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For individuals at differing stages in their caregiving role, living situations, financial and educational backgrounds.
Other Evidence-Based Workshops & Programs Offered:
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Paths to Faithful Caregiving
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Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health (REACH)
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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
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Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
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Walk with Ease